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Mr. Charles Wayne “Charlie” Toney, 73, of Oceana, WV passed away on Tuesday December 3, 2013 at his home. He was born January 15, 1940 in Pax, WV, a son of the late Jesse Willard and Kathleen Kidd Toney. Charlie was a retired coal miner with thirty years of service at Harris #1 Mine, a member of UMWA Local 1503. He spent seven years in service to our country in the military, first as a United States Marine and then with the United States Air Force. Survivors include his loving wife of 47 years Phyllis Barrs Toney; a brother Bill Toney and wife Brenda of Norwalk, OH; two sisters Joan Dixon of Oceana and Kathy Thompson and husband David of Pineville; and a host of other loving family and friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday December 6, 2013 at the New Life Church, Jesse, WV with Pastor Jay Morgan officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Charlie’s name to Hospice of Southern WV, PO Box 1472, Beckley, WV 25802-1472. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Richard Allen “Ricky” Couch, 33, of Lynco, WV slipped away on Saturday December 14, 2013 from complications of Salmonella poisoning in Raleigh General Hospital. He was born December 26, 1979 in Beckley, WV, a son of Charlie Allen and Mary Ann Matney Couch. Ricky was a 1999 graduate of Oceana High School and a coal truck driver. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Charlie and Sylvia Couch and Aaron and Francis Matney. Ricky was a loving husband, father and friend and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 13 years Julie Ann Lambert Couch; his parents Charlie and Mary Ann Couch of Lynco; two sons Tyler Couch and Garrett Couch both of the home; a sister Kelly Hall and husband Mark of Spartanburg, SC; many special truck driving friends; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at Noon Wednesday December 18, 2013 at the Joseph Baptist Church, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Eddie B. Aliff, and Pastor William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Beckley, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Tuesday December 17, 2013 from 6-9:00 PM at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
James K. Bledsoe, 63, of North Spring, WV passed away on Friday December 13, 2013 in Logan Regional Medical Center. He was born February 12, 1950 in Welch, WV, a son of the late Jasper and Ellen Hatfield Bledsoe. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by two brother’s Melvin Bledsoe, and Kenneth Bledsoe; two sister’s Evelyn Lester, and Mable Lester. He is survived by a daughter Bridgette (James) Bowers of Ragland; a son James A. (Shawanna) Bledsoe of North Spring; two sisters Barbara Lowe of Mt. Airy, NC, and Agnes Perry of Hanover; a brother Douglas (Andrea) Bledsoe of Hanover, WV; four grandchildren Tyler Bledsoe, Conner Bledsoe, Cameron Hatfield, and Paisley Lester; with one grandchild due in June of 2014; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday December 19, 2013 at the Little Cub Baptist Church, North Spring, WV, with Rev. Randall Staton, and Rev. William Cook officiating. He will be laid to rest in Bledsoe Family cemetery, North Spring, WV. Friends may gather with the family on Tuesday December 17, 2013 and Wednesday December 18, 2013 after 6:00 PM at the church. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Marsha Rae Blankenship, 60, of Beckley, WV passed away on Monday December 16, 2013 in Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. She was born March 5, 1953 in Oceana, WV, a daughter of the late Ocel Clinton and Mary Ellen Greene Bowden. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years Raymond Blankenship; a son Nick Blankenship and fiancé Allison Greene; a grandson Alex Blankenship; a sister Sandra Holmes of Lillydale; three great nephews Garrett Blackburn of Lillydale, Matthew Gilley of Texas and Bradley Gilley of Florida; a special friend Mike Craft of Lynco; and a host of other loving family and friends. Friends may gather with the family on Friday December 20, 2013 from 11-Noon in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, committal service will follow at the cemetery. She will be laid to rest in Palm Memorial Gardens, Matheny, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
David Earl Acord, 80, of Jesse, WV passed away on Sunday December 22, 2013 in Bowers Hospice House, Beckley, WV. He was born March 13, 1933 in Glen Fork, WV, a son of the late Walter W. and Thelma Adkins Acord. David was a US Navy Veteran and a member of Russell Missionary Baptist Church in Glen Fork. He was the former chief mechanic at Cook Ford Sales in Oceana, shop foreman at Eastern Associated Coal Harris #1, and retired from Patriot Coal. He enjoyed playing his banjo with his sons and friends; and hunting and fishing. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother Roger Acord; a daughter-in-law Bonnie Marie Acord; and a granddaughter MyLisa Sue Acord Graham. Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years Dorothy Imogene Gunnoe Acord; five sons Richard Earl Acord of Ravencliff, Tommy Gerald Acord of Bolt, Ronald Durwin (Joetta) Acord of Matewan, Steven Dwayne (Donna) Acord of Fairdale, and Larry (Vickie) Acord of Jesse; a daughter MyLinda Sue (Jeff) Acord of Jesse; ten grandchildren and seventeen great grand children and a button due in July 2014; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday December 26, 2013 at New Life Church, Jesse, WV, with Rev. Ernest Francis and Bro Gene Reid officiating. Friends may gather with the family Thursday December 26, 2013 from 6:00 PM until service time and until 9:00 PM following the service at the church. He will be laid to rest at noon on Friday December 27, 2013 in Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Michael William Workman, 51, of Cyclone, WV departed this life on Saturday December 21, 2013 at his home. He was born July 25, 1962 in Man, WV, a son of the late Charles and Minnie Lusk Workman. Survivors include his brothers Bobby Workman and wife Kathy of Cyclone, WV, Darrell Workman and Joseph Workman of Cyclone, WV; a sister Patricia Workman of Cyclone, WV; nieces and nephews include Michelle Workman of Lynco, WV, Rebecca Workman of Cyclone, WV, Christy Bailey of Cyclone, WV, Starlene Workman of Lynco, WV, Mary Rogers of Ballard, WV, Adam Stewart of Cyclone, WV, Paris Stewart, Jr. of New Richmond, WV, Cody Jarrells of Lynco, WV, Derek Hager of Lynco, WV, and one great niece Katlyn Workman of Lynco, WV; life long friends Jessie and Lena Gaye Lusk of Cyclone, WV and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday December 26, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Rev. Jackie Lusk officiating. He will be laid to rest in Brown cemetery, Cyclone, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV. 2nd Timothy 4:7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
Michael Dale Wells, 53, of Lillydale, WV went to be with Jesus on Tuesday December 24, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born October 6, 1960 in Man, WV, a son of Norma Jean Keeney Wells of Lynco and the late Rev. Charles Winford Michael was a disabled coal miner and truck driver. He loved his granddaughter Madison more than life itself and always spent as much time with her as he could. His hobbies included playing the guitar, riding his Harley and fishing. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed spending time with his friends at McDonald’s in Oceana. He will be missed by all who loved him. In addition to his father he is preceded in death by a brother Kim Dewayne Wells; his poppaw who raised him Bill Keeney, Sr.; a special uncle Bill (Shaw) Keeney, Jr.; a special aunt Betty Ann Toler; a nephew Kelly Wells. Those left to love and cherish his memory include his loving wife of 30 years Barbara Wells of Lillydale; a daughter Trista LeAnn (Tim) Walters of Sevierville, TN; a son Michael Chase Wells at home; a granddaughter Madison Michelle Wells of Sevierville, TN; his mother Norma Jean Wells and companion Ed Dunn of Clearfork; His mommaw who raised him Verna Keeney of Neola; a brother Terry (Ruth) Wells of Fanrock; three sisters Bonita (Frank) Bradford of Clear Fork; Jackie (Barry) Chambers of Elk Lick; and Linda Orzechowski of Pittsburg, PA; three special aunts Eva Jane (Wilburn) Bailey of Davin, Rita (Gene) Harvey of Neola, Judy (Terry) St. Clair of Lynco; a special uncle Jim Toler of Clear Fork; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends, too many to name. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday December 30, 2013 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with Bishop Randy Bowles officiating. Friends may gather with the family Monday December 30, 2013 from 11:00 AM until service time He will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens, Pecks Mill, WV. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Virgil Ray Shepherd, 83, of Clear Fork, WV passed away on Friday December 27, 2013 at McDowell Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Gary, WV. He was born May 13, 1930 in Davy, WV, a son of the late Frank and Bertha Merba Lester Shepherd. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Norma Blankenship Shepherd; a sister Inez Lawerence and two brothers Earl and Freelen Shepherd. Survivors include two daughters Nellie Tuttle of Oceana and Lisa Rowe of Granite Falls, NC; a son Lany (Michelle) Shepherd of Kopperston, WV; Roy Shepherd of Jacksonville, FL; five grandchildren Chris Morgan, Justin Rowe, Neah Morgan, Zachary Rowe and Dalton Shepherd; four great grandchildren Chad Morgan, Alexis Bailey, Hunter Bailey and Haley Rowe; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday January 3, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV with Rev. Gary Walker officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Roberts cemetery, Pads Fork, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Thursday January 2, 2014 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Chris Morgan, Stanley Bailey, Robert Steele, Timmy Lowe, Ricky Lusk. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Yvette Marie Lester, 48, of Lynco, WV passed away on Sunday December 29, 2013 at Cabell Huntington Hospital, Huntington, WV following a short battle with cancer. She was born September 26, 1965 in Man, WV a daughter of Calvin Lonnie Vance and the late Ardney Irene Browning Vance. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband Freddie Lee Lester, Sr. and a daughter Amber Dawn Lester. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Survivors include her father Calvin Lonnie Vance of Princeton; a daughter Misty Lynn (Eric) Lusk of Oceana; two sons Freddie Lee (Marshella) Lester of Cyclone and Calvin James (Ashley) Lester of Man; two grandchildren Cayden Hagerman and Aaliyah Lester; three sisters Flo (Freddy) Belcher and Dolly Hendricks both of Man, Yvonne Belcher of Oceana; two brothers Steven Vance of Oceana and Johnny (Tina) Vance of Welch Pineville Road; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral service will be held at noon on Saturday January 4, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco with Bro. Gary Walker officiating. She will be laid to rest in Hickory Ridge cemetery, Bud Mountain, WV. Friends may call from 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Jason Daniel “Bart” Simpson, 36, of Oceana, WV passed away on Tuesday December 31, 2013 at Raleigh General Hospital, Beckley, WV. He was born February 23, 1977 in Man, WV, a son of Eddie Charles Carter and Peggy Sue Cox Carter. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Earl Cox; paternal grandparents Bud and Stella Carter; and a brother Lonnie McKinney, Jr. Survivors include his mother Peggy Sue Cox Carter of Kopperston; his father Eddie Charles (Wanda) Carter of Glen Fork; a daughter Lindsay Danielle Simpson and her step mother Amy Kirkendall of Kopperston and two special daughters; maternal grandmother Bonnie Cox of Lillydale; two sisters Wanda (Mike) Bishop, and Kimmy Mathis all of Wintson Salem, NC ; two very special cousins that were like brothers Adam and Nathan Bradford; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Sunday January 5, 2014 at the Promise Land Church, Oceana, WV. He will be laid to rest in the Carter Family cemetery, Tracy’s Mountain, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 6 – 9:00 PM on Saturday January 4, 2014 at the church. Pallbearers will be Jason Lusk, Scott Rollins, Jason Hutchinson, Mike Bishop, Emmett Browning, and Charlie Runyon. Honorary Pallbearers Corky Cox, Zachary Cox, Steve Cox, Steve Cox, Jr., Danny Joe Cox, and Tracy Cox. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Doris LaVain “Vannie” Cook, 57, of Oceana, WV passed away on Wednesday January 1, 2014 at Welch Community Hospital, Welch, WV. She was born January 8, 1956 in Pineville, WV, a daughter of the late Edward Doris and Hanner Merl Massey Cook. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her brother Edward Leo Cook. Survivors include her three nieces Hope Walker, Mica Walker, and Krystal Cook all of Oceana; two nephews James Cook, and Josh Walker all of Oceana; a sister Teresa (Mike) Walker of Oceana; two brothers Robert Cook, and Mike Cook all of Oceana; and a host of other loving family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday January 6, 2014 in the Chapel of Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV, with the Rev. Timmy Brewster officiating. She will be laid to rest in the Cook cemetery, Oceana, WV. Friends may gather with the family from 11:00 AM until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
Vivian Irene Bellew Morgan, 88, of Fanrock, WV left to meet her heavenly father on Saturday January 4, 2014 from Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, New Richmond, WV. She was born March 24, 1925 in Denton, Kentucky, a daughter of the late Charles Washington and Ethel Mae Elkins Bellew. For many years she lived and worked for RCA Corporation in Cincinnati, OH, she moved to Winston Salem, NC where she worked until retirement for Forsythe Memorial Hospital. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband James P. Morgan, two sisters and brothers-in-law Leona and Tommy Bailey and Ruby and Morris L. Meadows; a brother and sister-in-law Clifford and Lorene Bellew; a half sister and brother-in-law Eula Mae and Ted Pennington and a grandson Charles “Bubby” Adkins. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church in Winston Salem, NC where she also served as secretary for many years. Survivors include a daughter Glenna Evelyn Adkins and her husband “Tink” of Fanrock, WV with whom she lived with for three years until living at Wyoming Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; two granddaughters Regina McNew and husband Melvin of Pinnacle, NC and Tracey Walters and husband Willie of Fanrock, WV; four great grandchildren; a great great granddaughter; and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and there will be no public services. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.
